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What I've discovered on my 90 pound weight loss journey through compulsive overeating and weight gain to 12-Step recovery since 2005. Navigating healthy eating can be tricky! Check out my tips and food tricks below. I've included some healthy recipes - please send your healthy recipe ideas to info@reshapeandrecover.com for posting consideration.


Sunday Devotion
Psalm 119:105 - Your word is a lamp for me feet, a light on my path. Psalm 73:24 - You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 31 min read


Start Your Day with God — and Watch Your Recovery Strengthen
Each step forward is a step closer to God. The 12 Steps aren’t just about recovery — they’re about deepening your walk with Christ, one...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 22 min read


Tired of Starting Over? Here's Why That Keeps Happening
When your recovery is built on the right foundation, you won't need to keep starting over. Learn how to build something lasting through...

Julie Kleinhans
Aug 11 min read


Planning for Success – Fuel & Faith 5-Day Challenge Invitation
Fuel and Faith 5-Day Challenge Invitation Video The best way to overcome struggles with overeating and weight loss is to plan. Planning...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 311 min read


Why Willpower Isn’t the Problem
True transformation begins with surrender. When willpower isn’t enough, God’s strength meets us in our weakness. “If I could just try...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 302 min read


Freedom From Overeating — and How to Achieve It
Julie and Tony Kleinhans share Christ-centered encouragement and practical steps to help you break free from overeating in this episode...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 292 min read


Fuel and Faith 5-Day Challenge - Begins Monday, 8/11/25
Join the free Fuel and Faith 5-Day Challenge starting August 11 and discover a simple, Christ-centered way to reset your eating habits...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 281 min read


Sunday Devotion
God's word is a lamp for our feet and light for our path! You Have Come to Mount Zion, based on Hebrews 12:18, 22–24 NIV Have you ever...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 272 min read


Letting God Lead: A Daily Practice That Builds Real Change
Walking through the 12 Steps isn’t just a process of recovery — it’s a daily walk with God. Each step brings us closer to healing,...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 262 min read


Gratitude Really Does Change Everything
Let gratitude shape your weekend and renew your focus. A few simple words of thanks can shift your whole mindset. When you’re trying to...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 252 min read


Shrimp & Rice: A Simple, Satisfying Recovery Meal
Shrimp and rice — a simple, satisfying meal that supports your recovery and takes the stress out of healthy eating. Shrimp & Rice: A...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 232 min read


Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause.
Reshape and Recover Podcast cover - Feeling Triggered? Try the Prayerful Pause. What if you could stop reaching for food in emotional...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 222 min read


Struggling to Eat Right? Remember Your Why!
This is why I don’t give up — because healing is possible, and your “why” is worth fighting for. Let’s be honest — eating right isn’t...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 222 min read


Sunday Devotion
God’s Word gives light to our path — even in the darkest seasons. Romans 8:11 “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 201 min read


Step Nine: Finding Freedom Through Amends
“We are here to serve God and our fellows. More than just our words, we can show others we have changed by our actions.”— Julie...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 192 min read


How Much Time Does Recovery Really Take?
Recovery doesn’t take all your time — just a small, intentional part of it. Sometimes life feels completely full — we’re caring for...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 182 min read
What’s in My Fridge (and Why It Matters for Recovery)
YouTube video of Julie showing what's in her refrigerator I recently did a casual video tour of my refrigerator — nothing fancy, just a...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 171 min read


Tuna & Avocado Sandwich
Nourishing Your Body with Simple Choices: Tuna & Avocado Sandwich When you're walking through recovery from emotional or compulsive...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 162 min read


Putting God First in All Things - Even Recovery from Overeating
Putting God First — Even in Recovery When we truly put God first, it changes everything — our mindset, our cravings, even our...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 152 min read


Your Health Matters
Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how we stay strong enough to serve. It’s so easy to pour out for everyone else and forget that we need...

Julie Kleinhans
Jul 141 min read
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